Data Scientists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $111,550 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.63
10th percentile $64,840
90th percentile $164,260
Employed locally 110
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,840
    25th
    $79,630
    50th (median)
    $111,550
    75th
    $134,950
    90th
    $164,260

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 108% Median Data Scientists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    California $136,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,360
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $127,200

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$141,140
    Computer User Support Specialists$76,760
    Computer Occupations, All Other$93,310
    Computer Systems Analysts$115,430
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,890
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$92,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Santa Rosa, CA is $53.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.86 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 0.9% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $64,840 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,630.